WASHINGTON (AP) — As one of President-elect Donald Trump's closest and most consistent allies, Sen. Jeff Sessions is a likely pick for a top post in his administration. But when Sessions faced Senate confirmation for a job 30 years ago, it didn't go well.

Urging NDA allies to go to the people and explain the government's war against corruption, Modi asked them not to be defensive on demonetisation as people were ready to face hardships for larger gains.

"India and the US have always been strong trading partners. It is is only befitting that the world's oldest democracy and the largest democracy be such incredibly good friends and strategic allies," she said.